"Curtis Blaydes stated, 'There's Chael Sonnen, he's like the OG, then it goes [Conor] McGregor, Colby [Covington] and now I guess we got Hokit. Each copy of a copy, the iteration gets a little weaker, and I think this is what we're getting.'"
"'It's almost disrespectful,' Blaydes said. 'He's 6'1, 235 [pounds], and he has a sloppy overhand into a head outside single leg that I'm going to see from a mile away. I'm the wrestler. I have the most takedowns in heavyweight history.'"
Curtis Blaydes, the UFC's all-time leader in heavyweight takedowns, expressed initial unfamiliarity with opponent Josh Hokit before their fight at UFC 327. Hokit, undefeated at 8-0, has gained attention for his pro-wrestling style, but Blaydes believes his promotional skills are inferior to past fighters. Blaydes criticized Hokit’s grappling abilities, asserting that his own wrestling credentials far surpass Hokit’s, emphasizing that he recognizes Hokit’s techniques easily. Blaydes is focused on showcasing his skills in the cage rather than engaging in promotional antics.
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